Research Interests: Interpretive research methodologies, empathy in engineering, engineering formation
Joachim Walther, Ph.D.
EETI Founding Director, Professor of Engineering Education
Dr. Walther was the Founding Director of the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) from 2017 to 2022 and a Professor of engineering education research. In his role as Institute Director, Dr. Walther was committed to creating a collaborative, welcoming, and inclusive environment as the basis for a vibrant engineering education ecosystem in the College of Engineering. His interdisciplinary research program spans research quality across interpretive methodologies, the role of empathy in engineering formation, and student development in interdisciplinary and interprofessional spaces.